RUMOR: Nintendo Developing Handheld-Only Switch Mini?

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The Nintendo Switch is a hot commodity and has exceeded sales expectations across the board. Bloomberg has published speculation by analysts that a new variation of the home console could remove the docking feature and solely be a handheld gaming device.

Citigroup Inc. […] expect the Kyoto-based company to release a smaller version of the Switch in the fiscal year through March 2019, according to analysts including Minami Munakata, Kota Ezawa and Alicia Yap. — Via Bloomberg

Interesting speculation which may mean a lot for Pokémon fans if a main franchise title does indeed end up on the Nintendo Switch.

If there were a handheld-only version though, would it defeat the purpose of the “Switch”? Weigh in below!

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  2. Pokedex Entry: 54
    Bunball
    Classification: The Snowball Rabbit Pokemon
    Height: 0’08
    Weight: 3.1 Lbs
    Type: Ice/Normal
    Ability: Snow Cloak/Slush Rush (Hidden Ability: Cute Charm)
    Stats:
    HP: 20
    Attack: 60
    Defense: 20
    Special Attack: 20
    Special Defense: 20
    Speed: 100
    Base Stat Total: 240
    Pokedex Entry: By gathering into large groups, they try to mimic the look of snow piles. They are mostly helpless and are frequently preyed on by many different other Pokemon. Bunball is a frequent pet for people in the Incrum region. Supposedly more of them exist in captivity than in the wild due to the mass amount of people who have bred them.

    Pokedex Entry: 55
    Froidilap
    Classification: The Bouncing Snowball Pokemon
    Height: 1’08
    Weight: 9.2 Lbs
    Type: Ice/Normal
    Ability: Snow Cloak/Slush Rush (Hidden Ability: Cute Charm)
    Stats:
    HP: 50
    Attack: 100
    Defense: 50
    Special Attack: 70
    Special Defense: 50
    Speed: 130
    Base Stat Total: 450
    Pokedex Entry: Upon evolving, this Pokemon became a small bit larger and a lot faster. Due to their pudgy shape, they are frequently mistaken for snowballs. This is only emphasized by their tendency to rapidly fling themselves at their foes similar to the way a snowball is thrown. Weirdly enough, they are extremely bouncy. Once they begin bouncing, it is almost impossible for them to start doing so.

    It absolutely sucks but is absolutely adorable

    (@starstorm295:disqus You may just like this one)

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  3. I hope that the Virtual Console line up starts out good. Earthbound and Super Metroid are the two I really want to play on the go (I know they are on the N3DS but I’m not replacing my Xerneas Yveltal 3DSXL)

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  6. Pokedex Entry: 57
    Mega Lycanroc (Midday)
    Classification: The Wolf Pokemon
    Height: 2’07
    Weight: 60.3
    Type: Rock
    Ability: Strong Jaw
    Stats:
    HP: 75
    Attack: 155
    Defense: 75
    Special Attack: 55
    Special Defense: 65
    Speed: 162
    Base Stat Total: 587
    Pokedex Entry: Upon Mega Evolving, this Lycanroc became much faster than it had been before. Its teeth have gotten much stronger and it is able to bite through the toughest of substances. It becomes even more loyal to its trainer and will defend the trainer until its death. Contrary this, there are records of Mega Midday Lycanrocs losing control in battle and going berserk. This is likely due to the overflow of energy the Pokemon acquires when mega evolving,

    Pokedex Entry: 57
    Mega Lycanroc (Midnight)
    Classification: The Wolf Pokemon
    Height: 3’07
    Weight: 55.1
    Type: Rock
    Ability: Battle Hungry
    Stats:
    HP: 85
    Attack: 155
    Defense: 105
    Special Attack: 55
    Special Defense: 105
    Speed: 82
    Base Stat Total: 587
    Pokedex Entry: Upon Mega Evolving, the passion it had for battle increases tenfold. Its new form focuses on taking more hits and dishing back even harder ones than before. Although it keeps the unruly personality it had before, its attacks are much more coordinated. It shows no respect for its foe unless they have proven their strength to it. When it respects an opponent, it fights to its true potential. If its trainer has earned its respect, it will always fight at full force.

    Hello fanfavorite, how are ya

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  7. And two recaps right here
    Pokedex Entry: 31
    Noivern —> Mega Noivern
    Classification: The Sound Wave Pokemon
    Height: 6’08
    Weight: 231.6 Lbs
    Type: Flying/Dragon
    Ability: Deafening Echo
    Stats:
    HP: 85
    Attack: 70
    Defense: 80
    Special Attack: 147
    Special Defense: 80
    Speed: 173
    Base Stat Total: 635
    Pokedex Entry: Upon Mega Evolving, the loudness of its attacks has nearly tripled. It is said the intense sound it creates can make a person 15 miles away deaf after mere minutes. This Pokemon tends to lurk inside of caves and rarely tends to leave. Approaching it in this state is highly discouraged, as the echos of its cries are extraordinarily dangerous to people. One that is trained can aim the sound at precise areas in opposition to broad ranges to avoid injuring its trainer.

    Deafening Echo: This Pokémon gains a 2.0x boost to sound related moves. If any sort of trapping move has been used, the move does 2.5x the damage it normally does.

    Pokedex Entry: 22
    Mr. Mime —> Mega Mr. Mime
    Classification: Barrier Pokemon
    Height: 4’05
    Weight: 125.2 Lbs
    Type: Psychic/Fairy
    Ability: Refractor
    Stats:
    HP: 40
    Attack: 45
    Defense: 85
    Special Attack: 130
    Special Defense: 130
    Speed: 130
    Base Stats: 560
    Pokedex Entry: After going through extensive training, Mr. Mime has greatly improved the efficiency and sturdiness of its barriers. If it were to wrap itself in the barriers, they would be strong enough to resist the force of a bomb exploding directly on top of it. Additonally, it can power up its attacks by firing them through the barrier. When it does this, the attacks gain energy from the barrier and impact with much more force than normal.

    Refractor: The pokemon’s special attacks do 2.0 times as much damage if Reflect, Aurora Veil, or Barrier is in place for it.

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      • That’s exactly why I didn’t bulk it
        Personally I saw it as a mon that teleports around nonstop and creates barries to quickly attack through
        It’s super scary with set-up

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  10. Pokedex Entry: 44
    Incrumian Bronzor
    Classification: The Bronze Pokemon
    Height: 1’08
    Weight: 133.4
    Type: Steel/Water
    Ability: Drizzle
    Stats:
    HP: 57
    Attack: 14
    Defense: 76
    Special Attack: 34
    Special Defense: 96
    Speed: 23
    Base Stat Total: 300
    Pokedex Entry: Despite being made of the same metal as a normal Bronzor, for some reason it is somewhat see through and can show reflections in the same way water does. The reason for this odd occurrence has not yet been explained but is being studied for possible scientific use. The reason for its type chance lies within a trait possessed by its evolution, Bronzong.

    Pokedex Entry:
    Incrumian Bronzong
    Classification: The Bronze Bell Pokemon
    Height: 4’03
    Weight: 412.3 Lbs
    Type: Steel/Water
    Ability: Drizzle
    Stats:
    HP: 67
    Attack: 79
    Defense: 106
    Special Attack: 89
    Special Defense: 126
    Speed: 33
    Base Stat Total:
    Pokedex Entry: Although its normal form is known for being a raincaller of ancient past, this version is specialized toward performing this task. It is usually found in caves and is most commonly brought to more arid towns to provide them rain. This Pokemon’s power can be potentially deadly to people if overused. There is record of a specific incident where its power was used so much that it created a never ending rainstorm which flooded an entire town. The whereabouts of this town today are unknown.

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  11. One more fanmon after this one. Lemme just say this… this next one ….. is a very competitive mon… one that you would absolutely HATE to see on the other team.
    But for now, here is the rock type of the region, aka @BigGuyI:disqus might like this

    Pokedex Entry: 36
    Stalagon
    Classification: The Spiky Dragon Pokemon
    Height: 1’04
    Weight: 23.4 Lbs
    Type: Dragon/Rock
    Ability: Rocky Thorns/Solid Rock (Hidden Ability: Mold Breaker)
    Stats:
    HP: 50
    Attack: 70
    Defense: 70
    Special Attack: 30
    Special Defense: 50
    Speed: 10
    Base Stat Total: 280
    Pokedex Entry: This Pokemon is extremely courageous for its size and is frequently seen exploring every nook and cranny of its surroundings. Its preferred strategy is to withstand attacks until it sees an open area to attack; it does with extreme force. When it battles, the rocky spikes on its back grow in size depending on how much danger it is in. It may discard a spike if it grows too large by shooting it out like a torpedo.

    Pokedex Entry: 37
    Bouldrake
    Classification: The Stone Plate Pokemon
    Height: 3’09
    Weight: 127.9 Lbs
    Type: Dragon/Rock
    Ability: Rocky Thorns/Solid Rock (Hidden Ability: Mold Breaker)
    Stats:
    HP: 80
    Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Special Attack: 50
    Special Defense: 80
    Speed: 20
    Base Stat Total: 430
    Pokedex Entry: Upon evolving, it tends to pick an area of its cave and stays there. It slowly digs through this part of the cave in order to make itself an area to reside in. It is said to evolve once it finishes digging out this area. If threatened, it will violently swing its tail at the threat to swat it away. It will never pursue this threat unless it damages the den it is making. If this happens, it will chase the foe relentlessly.
    Evolves: Level 22

    Pokedex Entry: 38
    Dragold
    Classification: The Den Lurker Pokemon
    Height: 9’04
    Weight: 797.9
    Type: Dragon/Rock
    Ability: Rocky Thorns/Solid Rock (Hidden Ability: Mold Breaker)
    Stats:
    HP: 100
    Attack: 120
    Defense: 120
    Special Attack: 70
    Special Defense: 100
    Speed: 20
    Base Stat Total: 530
    Pokedex Entry: Upon setting in the den it made before evolving, it will fire some of its rocks into the walls, floor, and ceiling. Its body and the stones are made up of a mineral called pyrite. It is frequently mistaken for being made of gold by people who see it. Those who enter its den are met with a quick and painful demise.
    Evolves: Level 40

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  12. Yo random Fakemon stuff since Seraph is sharing his, just a few abilities:

    Winsom – 30% chance of inflicting infatuation upon causing physical contact

    Laughing Matter – Lowers Special Attack by one stage upon switching in.

    Bone Chance – Bone based moves never miss.

    Bone Courage – Bone based moves increase in power by 1.3x.

    Cold Feet – Boosts speed by two stages when hit with an Ice-type move.

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  15. Pokedex Entry: 46
    Fairisynth
    Classification: The Experimental Pokemon
    Height: 1’03
    Weight: 5.3
    Type: Poison/Fairy
    Ability: Guardian Angel
    Stats:
    HP: 50
    Attack: 20
    Defense: 50
    Special Attack: 50
    Special Defense: 50
    Speed: 20
    Base Stat Total: 240
    Pokedex Entry: While it is unclear what this pokemon is, it is clearly synthetic. The flask surrounding it isn’t the pokemon; the liquid inside is. The flesh-like ribbon tail that pokes out of it tends to be used like an arm in order to perform tasks. Although many of them exist, many people frown upon its existence due to rumors that float about regarding the less ethical parts of its creation.
    Evolves: Level 18

    Pokedex Entry: 47
    Ribbocomp
    Classification: The Reactive Pokemon
    Height: 1’11
    Weight: 10.9
    Type: Poison/Fairy
    Ability: Guardian Angel
    Stats:
    HP: 60
    Attack: 40
    Defense: 90
    Special Attack: 60
    Special Defense: 90
    Speed: 40
    Base Stat Total: 380
    Pokedex Entry: In an unexpected turn of events, this Pokemon ended up evolving without any assistance even though it was entirely synthetic. This led scientists to believe that the pokemon is more alive than was first hypothesized. It seems to even be forming a mind of its own at this stage. When it begins to bubble, it signals that the Pokemon senses a threat nearby. It now has four ribbons instead of the one from its previous form. It uses these to do various tasks.

    Pokedex Entry: 48
    Sylvlask
    Classification: The Guardian Pokemon
    Height:
    Weight:
    Type: Poison/Fairy
    Ability: Guardian Angel
    Stats:
    HP: 75
    Attack: 60
    Defense: 100
    Special Attack: 80
    Special Defense: 100
    Speed: 60
    Base Stat Total: 475
    Pokedex Entry: Upon evolving, its ribbons began to change appearance and become much more nimble. They seem to closely resemble the ribbons belonging to Sylveon. This resemblance it has created a lot of controversy regarding what the Pokemon actually is. Its entire mindset seems to be focused around the task of protecting everything around it. It can fire bits of itself at the enemy to poison them or at its allies to heal them.
    Evolves: From Pokemon Amie Affection followed by a level up.

    Guardian Angel: If fainted, this pokemon fully heals the next pokemon sent out by the user. (Basically auto Healing Wish when it dies)

    Metagame be damned

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  16. Honestly this has been a big question on my mind
    Almost all starters tend to be a vertebrate or something sorta cuddly and such……
    Would you guys be okay with a Manta Ray starter?

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  17. Confession: super surprised we don’t have a Ground-type terrain or an accessible Flying-type weather considering terrains are on the Ground and weather is in the air

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  18. Heres a teaser for another fanmon I’m making. This one is rather important and it belongs to an admin of an evil team. Enjoy the sinister little birdy

    Pokedex Entry: One day this Pokemon settled outside a rather barren town. When the people saw it arrive, they began to worship it, mistaking it for a bird deity of sorts. They would slaughter livestock and bring it to the Pokemon in order to sate its hunger. When they began to realize that this Pokemon was not the deity they once thought it was, they began to stop bringing it food. A few days after this happened, the town entire town was reduced to rubble.

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  20. Perhaps…. the weirdest Fanmon I’ve made yet

    Pokedex Entry: 64
    Peachroma
    Classification: The Mystical Peacock Pokemon
    Height: 2’00
    Weight: 20.0
    Type: Rock/Psychic
    Ability: Prismimic
    Stats:
    HP: 80
    Attack: 20
    Defense: 80
    Special Attack: 120
    Special Defense: 80
    Speed: 80
    Base Stat Total: 460
    Pokedex Entry: Tourists tend to adore this Pokemon due to its cute and beautiful appearance. Additionally, it is considered one of the strangest Pokemon in existence. It resembles a Peacock but is made entirely out of Stone. Its tail is colored with thousands of different glowing gems that give it a rainbow color. This tail changes color depending on the type of attack it uses.

    Prismimic: After attacking with the move Power Gem, this Pokemon will use it again but it will be changed to the type that damages the foe most. Additionally, it’s psychic type will morph into that type.
    Yes, you read that right, this ability is fucking broken.. but the mon is pretty sucky

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    • I’ve been playing with a silver friend and I’ve been climbing gold faster with her than by myself

      TF is comp OW

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  22. That moment when the pizza was so hot, that you burned your tongue, your palate, your chin and your fingers and you have blisters all over your face. FML 🙁

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  25. Guess I’ll post some new fakemon too

    Peacobal
    The Quillmaster Pokemon
    Type: Steel/Flying
    Ability: Brisk Iron (all steel-type moves have priority)
    Height: 3’03”
    Weight: 100 lbs
    Stats:
    (HP) 61
    (ATK) 109
    (DEF) 53
    (SP ATK) 60
    (SP DEF) 100
    (SPD) 119
    (Total) 492
    Dex Entry: Peacobal has quills on its tail that are as hard as diamond. Swiftly, it can unleash a barrage of quills at the opponent that completely decimate them. It has been seen to use this technique to completely chop off every tree of a certain area in a forest.

    Signature move: Diamond Daggers
    Physical
    PP: 15
    Power: 90
    Accuracy: 90%
    The user blasts the target with lethal steel quills. 20% chance of flinching.

    Punet
    The Insignifigant Pokemon
    Type: Water
    Ability: Marvel Scale
    Height: 1’00”
    Weight: 16 lbs
    Stats:
    (HP) 50
    (ATK) 10
    (DEF) 30
    (SP ATK) 10
    (SP DEF) 30
    (SPD) 60
    (Total) 190
    Dex Entry: Punet come in a variety of colorations, often they are very gorgeous to look at. However, that’s about it for good characteristics, as they are very poor in battling, they often wander around and disobey a trainer’s orders.

    (Evolves into ??? at max friendship)

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